They were a 1960s band that were more or less a spin-off from Freddie Keil & the Kavaliers, rather than an extension of the group. The group consisted of ex Freddie Keil and the Kavaliers members, Brian Smith and Billy Peters. Their name came about because of Smith and Peter's past association with the group. Alphonso Keil and The Kavalliers Alphonso Keil, the younger brother of Freddie Keil, was born in Samoa in 1944, and was a child when he came to New Zealand. In the late 1950s, he was the rhythm guitarist for a group called The Sundowners. He also played some guitar for the Keil Isles. He was a cousin of founding members Olaf, Herma, Rudolf and Klaus. He was also rhythm guitar player for the Zodiacs. His playing can be heard along with Vic Williams, Jimmy Langabeer and Jimmy Murphy on "Be Bop A Lula" that features on the Pie Cart Rock 'n' Roll compilation. He was also the drummer for Freddie Keil & The Kavaliers. He formed a version of this group many years later in 2002. There were a few different musicians in this line up with lead guitarist Clive Whelan, Alphonso Keil rhythm guitar, drummer Mike Beck, various bass players and Steve Smith on keyboards. Bass guitarist Bruce Jarvis joined in 2006. Instead of the group being called The Kavaliers they were now called The Kavalliers. In addition to being member of various New Zealand rock and roll recording groups, Alphonso Keil was an Elvis Presley impersonator, who was inspired by Andy Stankovich, an Elvis tribute artist. Keil was well known for his participation in the annual Elvis in the Park concerts in Henderson, Auckland. He died in 2008 at age 64 from cancer, but the rest of the band carried on as The Kavalliers. Members Alphonso Keil - died July 2008 Clive Whelan, Lead Guitar - Retired January 2010 Bruce Jarvis, Bass/Vocals - Joined 2006 Mike Beck, drums Robert Pattinson, keyboards The Kavalliers in 2010 Since Alphonso Keil died in 2008, the band has continued. Mac McInman then came in as rhythm guitar/vocals. Clive Whelan, the lead guitarist, retired in January 2010. Mike Beck left the band. Pete Traille joined as lead guitar/vocals and Andy Shackleton stepped in as drummer/vocals. At this point in time, 2011, the group consists of Bruce Jarvis, Mac McInman, Pete Traille and Andy Shackleton. The group still performs